Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
Mar 19, 2014 23:09:29 GMT -8
Post by Lαrα on Mar 19, 2014 23:09:29 GMT -8
I decided to start this thread after thinking about the lack of wheelchair accessible in the town where i live. I remember when my friend stayed with me who is chair dependent and not able to transfer.
We called a taxi and asked for a chair accessible one to be informed that they only have one available so we may have to wait a couple of hours at least. 
This is quite poor i think especially in a country that talks on inclusion and equality...this should be better.
I found a Manhattan company in the US who work on the principles on inclusion and the law. They look like a model company and im very tempted to send their site link to the government here so they can address this issue.
At Metro Taxi, we have a proud history of providing accessible transportation. As Connecticut’s largest full-service taxi company, we are proud of the efforts we’ve made to bring greater accessibility to our customers, introducing the first wheelchair-accessible taxicabs in the state.
Today, our Connecticut fleet of 161 vehicles includes 70 of the world’s first purpose-built, U.S.-manufactured taxicabs to meet the American with Disabilities Act’s specifications—the MV-1.
Today, our Connecticut fleet of 161 vehicles includes 70 of the world’s first purpose-built, U.S.-manufactured taxicabs to meet the American with Disabilities Act’s specifications—the MV-1.
If legislation supports the independence of wheelchair users in the UK then this will spread over to taxi companies who should take this on board.....we could then see more accessible taxis in circulation plus safer handling.
Last week, I drove a man to a private party who had not been out of his house for six months. Metro Taxi Accessible Service is about quality of life.
What is the situation like in your country guys? Any better?
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